Tesla Malaysia Maintains Current Prices After EV Tax Holiday Ends

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Following the conclusion of the electric vehicle (EV) tax holiday, Tesla Malaysia will continue to offer all its vehicle line-ups at the same starting prices introduced in 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Bucks Regional Trend, CI Down 0.45 Pct On Mild Profit-taking

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday, with the key index slipping 0.45 per cent amid a lack of catalysts and mild profit-taking following recent gains, in contrast with regional markets.  

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Wet Weather

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by a regional uptrend in rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Manufacturers Should Remain Vigilant Over Rising Construction Material Cost -- REHDA

PETALING JAYA, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (REHDA) has urged local producers and manufacturers to remain vigilant over the rising cost of construction materials, which could impact the affordability of property prices.

Phase 2 SSPA Salary Adjustment To Boost Retail Economy -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The second phase of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustment for civil servants is expected to have a strong positive impact on the retail economy, according to an economist.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil, Export Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said a trader. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Regional Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday in tandem with the uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said. 

Service Tax On Rentals For MSMEs Reduced To 6 Pct – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Service Tax on rentals for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has been reduced to six per cent from eight per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Kenanga IB: Petrochemical Prices May See Short-term Upside In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Contract Flow In Construction Sector To Remain Steady This Year – RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is expected to see steady contract flow in 2026, the first year of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), which allocates RM81 billion for development projects, slightly up from RM80 billion in 2025.

ASEAN Manufacturing PMI Improves In December – S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Manufacturing conditions across ASEAN improved in December 2025, supported by stronger output, new orders and rising business confidence, according to S&P Global’s ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

Rising Market Participation Likely To Push Bursa Malaysia Upwards Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as market participation and liquidity are likely to rise after being subdued amid holiday-shortened trading, said an economist.